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unanimity

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[yoo-nuh-nim-i-tee] / ˌyu nəˈnɪm ɪ ti /

noun

  1. the state or quality of being unanimous; a consensus or undivided opinion.

    The unanimity of the delegates was obvious on the first ballot.
    Synonyms:
    concert, unison, unity, harmony
    Antonyms:
    disagreement

Etymology

Origin of unanimity

1400–50; late Middle English unanimite < Middle French < Latin ūnanimitās, equivalent to ūnanim ( us ) unanimous + -itās -ity

Example Sentences

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The release of the funds requires unanimity and the conclusions say it will be discussed at the leaders' next meeting.

From BBC

The CD Howe Institute says its panel, a mix of economists from big banks and academia, demonstrated unanimity in its recommendations.

From The Wall Street Journal

If citizens cannot reliably distinguish between genuine public opinion and algorithmically generated simulation of unanimity, democratic decision-making could be severely compromised.

From Salon

It is very rare for a grand jury to decline an indictment sought by prosecutors because it only hears the government’s version of events and doesn’t require unanimity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Potentially, they ranked company culture third as they may place a high value on internal stakeholder buy-in and unanimity of purpose.

From Barron's

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